Daily Lesson for Wednesday 19th of November 2025

The long lists of place names, which constituted landmarks on the borders of the territories assigned to the tribes of Israel, are bookended by the report of land allocation to the two heroes, Caleb and Joshua, of the first reconnoiter. Caleb received his inheritance first, while Joshua received his last. Up to this point, Joshua allocated the land to the tribes of Israel; now it is time for the people of Israel to give Joshua his inheritance.

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The city that Joshua receives is Timnath-serah, a name composed of two words. The first, Timnath, derives from a verb (manah) whose meaning is to count or to assign, and it means portion or territory. The second word can be derived from a Hebrew verb (seracḥ), and it means excess or leftover (compare with Exodus 26:12). The name of Joshua’s city can be translated as the leftover portion or the remaining territory.

The name of the city that Joshua has chosen from what was left testifies to the noble character of Israel’s second leader. First of all, he waited until all the people received their portion. Then, Joshua did not choose one of the densely populated territories of the land or the most impressive cities as his inheritance but a modest city, or perhaps the ruins of it, in order to rebuild it with arduous work (compare with Joshua 19:50).

Moreover, Timnath-serah was located near Shiloh, in the vicinity of the sanctuary, which shows where Joshua’s priorities lay and where his heart was bound. Certainly, after the newly born nation of Israel had been led into the Promised Land, and, with God’s help, secured the inheritance of each tribe and family, it would not have objected to Joshua’s demand for a more impressive inheritance. Yet, Joshua was content to live a simple life with a focus on what is most important, thus embodying the prayer expressed later by David: “One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple” (Psalms 27:4, NKJV).

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Key Thought:  Joshua and Caleb had a strong faith in God that enabled them to stand boldly in defense of right. Through reliance in the same power, every true believer may receive strength and courage to overcome the most challenging trials.
November 22, 2025

1. Have a volunteer read Joshua 14:6-14, Numbers 14:24, 32:12.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What does it say about Caleb that he was willing to speak his mind against the majority of the spies and the people threatened to kill him?
3. Personal Application: What do you usually do when most people around you have a different opinion that goes against what you feel is right? How do we determine if we are being true to standards or just stubborn and hard headedl? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “How powerful is peer pressure in our society and in our lives today? What role does courage play in the practicing of faith in spite of peer pressure? What role do parents and upbringing play in courage to dstand up ot evil?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Joshua 15:16-19, Judges 1:13, 3:7-11.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What does this story tell you about the power of example? How is Caleb’s attitude being reproduced in the younger generation?
3. Personal Application: What small compromises are the kinds that can keep us from following the Lord fully?
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “Abraham is a great example of faith, and yet there are times in his life when he didn’t show a strong faith. What things did Abraham do that showed some challenges to his faith? What does this show us about God’s dealings with nhim and also with us in our Christian growth in faith?.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Joshua 19:49-51.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What does it tell us about Joshua that he receives the land inheritance last?
3. Personal Application: What lessons can we learn from Joshua’s attitude? How can we apply that attitude to ourselves today? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “What are the traits of people that are worth following? What are some examples of faith you have seen in your church or community? ” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 12:1,2. 2 Corinthians 3:18.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. How does focusing on Jesus’ life and the lives of heroes of faith change us?
3. Personal Application: What two processes work for conflicting purposes in our lives? How can we be sure to give room to the right one? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared. ”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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As we work our way through the book of Joshua this quarter, we will see that he is ready to 
Fight The Good Fight – Hymn 613 and to move forward into the Promised Land. We may still use last quarter’s theme hymn as this will pop up throughout this quarter as well: 
Hymn 620 – On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand. These two hymns will resound throughout the quarter.

Faith is a consistent word in our studies this week, hence several wonderful hymns about faith from the point of view of Caleb and Joshua, and the faithfulness of our gracious God:
517 – My Faith Looks Up To Thee,
533 – O For A Faith,
602 – O Brother, Be Faithful,
608 – Faith Is The Victory,
304 – Faith Of Our Fathers, and
100 – Great Is Thy Faithfulness.

With Joshua’s great faith in God, he relies on “God’s guidance and help” for Israel to conquer the land: 
Hymn 538 – Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah. With that in mind, Joshua was ready to walk with God: 
Hymn 554 – O Let Me Walk With Thee and 
Hymn 574 – Master, Let Me Walk With Thee.

On Thursday we gain more education in knowing how even our small cells react to love, “laughing, or embracing someone”. “Looking unto Jesus we obtain brighter and more distinct views of God, and by beholding we become changed”: 
Hymn 412  –  Cover With His Life which begins with “Look upon Jesus…”

On Friday Sister White reminds us that “every true soldier of the cross may receive strength and courage”: 
Hymn 616 – Soldiers Of Christ, Arise!

Please continue to search the scriptures this week to be blessed, and to bless others.

To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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